Naira faces tougher U.S Dollar Era under potential Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
The Nigerian naira faces a new threat from Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for chair of the US Federal Reserve. […]
Economy
Ghana’s economic reset agenda yielding results – Trade Minister tells UK investors
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged British investors to deepen their engagement in Ghana’s economy,
South African Traders Go Global as CoreProTrade Expands International Access
South African retail investors are increasingly seeking exposure to international markets, driven by a desire for diversification, liquidity, and advanced trading tools.
CoreProTrade, a regulated South African brokerage, offers access to CFDs across forex, equities, commodities, and indices without owning the underlying assets.
The platform emphasizes strong compliance, mobile access, and professional-grade infrastructure, catering to a growing segment of sophisticated domestic traders.
Bank NPLs Fall to 18.9% in December 2025, Still High – BoG
Ghana’s bank NPLs fell to 18.9% in December 2025, down from 21.8% last year.
The Bank of Ghana says efforts to tackle bad loans and enforce stricter credit rules are ongoing.
Despite the decline, NPLs remain relatively high.
Kenya Ends Macadamia Harvest and Trade Ban
The Kenyan government has lifted the seasonal ban on the harvesting and trading of macadamia nuts, allowing activities to resume from February 2026.
Kevin Warsh Nominated as Federal Chair in Place of Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the US Federal Reserve, bringing to a close a five-month selection process marked by heightened tension and rare turmoil surrounding the central bank.
Court approves extension for OSP filings in SML trial
The High Court has allowed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) extra time to submit its disclosures in the ongoing SML case. The directive was given by Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga during a case management session.
Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Resigns Following $84bn Market Loss
The Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), Iman Rachman, resigned following a sharp market sell-off that erased approximately $84 billion in value over two days amid concerns of a potential downgrade by global index provider MSCI.
Part of our gold reserves was liquidated into FX assets, not written down – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has insisted that the country has not been short-changed following the recent liquidation of a
Trump labels UK–China dealings ‘very dangerous’
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that it would be “very dangerous” for the United Kingdom to deepen economic relations with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his visit to Beijing to reset ties between the two nations.